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Trump pledged $5,000 checks in September, but Democratic wins in both chambers make delivery unlikely.
Published Nov 7, 2026, 11:17 AM EST | LehighValleyLive
Tuesday’s blue wave means Democrats will control the U.S. House and Senate. It also means that the likelihood of Americans receiving a $5,000 check – a midterm promise by President Donald Trump – isn’t high.
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